REFER-A-FRIEND FAQ
Q: How do I qualify for Refer-a-Friend?
A: Players must have played Destiny: The Taken King in order to qualify for this program. For additional details on how to qualify for Referee, or to qualify for Veteran status to send referrals, please read the below information.
Refer-a-Friend is only available on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles.
Referees (New Players)
Players may qualify for Referee status for 7 days when playing Destiny: The Taken King for the first time after purchase.
Only players who qualify for Referee status may accept a referral.
Referees may only accept a referral from a single Veteran.
If a Pending, Accepted, or Active Link is cancelled after accepting a referral, you may only accept another referral from the same Veteran.
Veteran status is automatically granted once a player logs into Destiny: The Taken King for the first time.
If you qualify for both Veteran and Referee status, accepting a referral will have no impact on pending referrals you've sent to other players.
Veterans (Existing Players)
Veteran status is granted to players upon playing Destiny: The Taken King for the first time.
Veterans may only create referral links to players who meet the requirements above.
Q: How can I form a Link with other players?
A: In order to initiate an in-game Link, players must link to each other through Bungie.net. Refer-a-Friend features are not currently available in the Destiny Companion App.
If you are a Referee:
Follow the referral link that a Veteran has provided you.
If you have not created a Bungie.net profile, you will be asked to create one.
Follow the steps to Link to the Veteran. Ensure that you are linking to your Veteran on the correct console platform (e.g., PlayStation 4 or Xbox One).
If you see an incorrect platform, you will need a new referral for the correct platform.
It may take up to an hour for your completed Link to appear in-game.
Once Linked, the Quest "A Tale of Two Guardians" will become available from the Speaker in the Tower.
*Please note: If your referral link is not working, please check with the Veteran to ensure that the referral is still available.
If you are a Veteran:
Create a referral link on Bungie.net through the Refer-a-Friend tab. Be sure to create an invitation for the correct console platform, as referral links are only valid for the platform specified.
Send the Referral link to your Referee.
After your Referee has followed this URL, your accounts will become Linked on Bungie.net.
It may take up to an hour for your completed Link to appear in-game.
Once Linked, the Quest "A Tale of Two Guardians" will become available from the Speaker in the Tower.
*Please note: Veterans may have a total four Pending, Accepted, or Linked Referees at a time, per console platform. These may be viewed under the Refer-a-Friend tab.
If a player needs to remove a Pending referral or Referee, this can be done through the Refer-a-Friend page on Bungie.net.
Q: I accidentally cancelled my Link with another player. What should I do?
A: If you are a Referee, you may only accept a new referral from your original Veteran. You may not accept new referrals from other Veterans.
If you are a Veteran, you may create and send a new referral to your Referee.
Q: How do I complete the Refer-a-Friend Quest "A Tale of Two Guardians"?
A: Quest steps may only be completed while Linked to a player who is present in your Fireteam.
Quest steps will only be marked as complete if they are active on a character while in a Fireteam with a Linked friend.
Personal Quest progress may be viewed on Bungie.net, or in Destiny under the Quest tab in Character Inventory.
Q: Why didn't I make progress on my Quest?
A: Ensure that both you and your Linked friends have acquired the Quest "A Tale of Two Guardians".
All Quest steps must be completed with a Linked friend present in your Fireteam.
When completing Quest steps, make sure you're both engaged in the same activities (e.g., Patrol Bounties, Public Events)
Q: Where do I view my Linked friends and Quest progress?
A: Players have the ability to view the Quest progress for their own characters and those of their Linked friends under the Refer-a-Friend tab.
Players must acquire the Quest "A Tale of Two Guardians" to view progress on Bungie.net
Both Linked players must acquire this Quest for progress to appear to each other on Bungie.net
All qualifying players may view their personal progress within Destiny, under the Quests tab in Character Inventory.
Q: Can I access Refer-a-Friend if I am playing Destiny through console sharing features?
A: Bungie does not support console sharing features. Players must own Destiny: The Taken King in order to qualify for Referee status in the Refer-a-Friend program, and meet the requirements listed above.
Q: Where do I recover my rewards?
A: Rewards can be recovered through their respective Collections in the Tower. More information can be found at this Help Article.
If an Infinite Edge sword is Dismantled or Infused, another can be purchased from Lord Shaxx in the Tower.
If none of these steps solved your problem, you may return to the help page to seek other answers.
